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Loneliness doubles during coronavirus lockdown

NEWS 22 April 2020 by Gareth Jones

Health & Social Care

The Mental Health Foundation has found a quarter of Scottish adults are feeling lonely

https://tfn.scot/news/loneliness-doubles-during-coronavirus-lockdown

Mackay resignation sparks grooming debate

NEWS 7 February 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

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Politicians called for the former finance secretary to be removed as an MSP, after it was revealed he had sent repeated messages to a 16-year-old boy

https://tfn.scot/news/mackay-resignation-sparks-grooming-debate

Scotland faces cost of living crisis

NEWS 9 April 2020 by Gareth Jones

Families & Young People

Citizens Advice Scotland has found a third of Scots are worried about being able to pay for food and other essentials

https://tfn.scot/news/scotland-faces-cost-of-living-crisis

Free childcare delay a “devastating” blow to sector and parents

NEWS 10 July 2020 by Rab Armour

Families & Young People

Delay will have impact on parents and the sector as many struggle from economic effects of lockdown

https://tfn.scot/news/free-childcare-delay-a-devastating-blow-to-sector-and-parents

Social investment at the heart of Scotland’s economic prosperity

OPINION 12 February 2026 by Alastair Davis

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Alastair Davis on 25 years of social investment in Scotland - the progress made and the opportunities ahead

https://tfn.scot/opinion/social-investment-at-the-heart-of-scotlands-economic-prosperity

Charities: ban on damaging fishing will create jobs

NEWS 11 December 2015 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

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A switch to environmentally friendly forms of fishing could boost jobs in rural communities – and help preserve fragile eco-systems

https://tfn.scot/news/charities-ban-on-damaging-fishing-will-create-jobs

Groundbreaking RSPB plan will revolutionise the energy industry

NEWS 24 May 2016 by Graham Martin

Environment & International

The detailed plan ensures the development of renewable energy doesn't endanger nature and wildlife

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-reveals-strategy-to-revolutionise-the-energy-industry

If money is tight, are you claiming all the support you are entitled to?

OPINION 7 October 2024 by Stephanie Millar

Social Justice & Poverty

Regeneration & Housing

#CostOfLivingCrisis

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https://tfn.scot/opinion/if-money-is-tight-are-you-claiming-all-the-support-you-are-entitled-to

Fair Funding is essential for sustainable volunteering

OPINION 3 June 2024 by Sarah Latto

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Volunteers Week: we need a clear commitment to Fair Funding says Sarah Latto

https://tfn.scot/opinion/fair-funding-is-essential-for-sustainable-volunteering

Memo to new government: we see things others don’t, so we know what needs to change

OPINION 8 July 2024 by David Hilferty

Social Justice & Poverty

Health & Social Care

Regeneration & Housing

#GeneralElection24

As the immediate celebrations and commiserations start to fade, the to-do list facing the new UK Government is coming into sharper focus

https://tfn.scot/opinion/memo-to-new-govt-we-see-things-others-dont-so-we-know-what-needs-to-change

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Groundbreaking RSPB plan will revolutionise the energy industry

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